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Holland man charged after Instagram bomb threat to Georgia Power, U.S. Attorney says
Joseph Leone, 23, of Holland, NY, was arrested and charged in a federal complaint after an Instagram message threatened to blow up Georgia Power headquarters, the U.S. Attorney's Office says.
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Khvicha Chalisuri pleads guilty to bringing unauthorized traveler into U.S. at Peace Bridge
The U.S. Attorney's Office says Khvicha Chalisuri pleaded guilty after a June 24 Peace Bridge inspection found a Romanian national hiding in the truck's sleeper cab; sentencing is set for Dec. 22.
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Two Canadian Men Plead Guilty in Buffalo Case Over Attempted Illegal Export of Firearms to Dubai and Colombia
Two men from Quebec pleaded guilty in Buffalo federal court for conspiring to illegally export firearms, suppressors and ammunition to Dubai and Colombia, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
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Alabama man pleads guilty in international online pharmacy drug trafficking case
Leeladhar H. Tandel, 44, of Mobile, Ala., pleaded guilty in Buffalo federal court for his role re‑shipping prescription pills ordered from online pharmacy websites, U.S. prosecutors said.
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Amherst Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Receipt of Child Pornography
Marcus Elliott of Amherst was sentenced July 15, 2026 to 78 months in prison and 30 years supervised release after a conviction for receipt of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
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Buffalo man Ernest Brown sentenced to 175 months in federal fentanyl conspiracy case, to run after prior murder term
Federal prosecutors say Ernest Brown of Buffalo was sentenced July 15, 2026 to 175 months for a fentanyl conspiracy; the term will be served consecutive to a prior 25‑years‑to‑life Erie County murder sentence.
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Does video show Trump waving at, saluting nobody before boarding Marine One?
The clip of Trump next to the helicopter might remind readers of similar rumors involving Biden.
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MAGA candidate’s bus tour implodes as ‘deeply vile’ ad sends venues running: report
Ohio Republicans are struggling to find places willing to host Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign bus tour after his attack ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother sparked bipartisan outrage, according to new reporting from Zeteo.“We’re getting calls that people don’t want him there,” a top Ohio…
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SUNDAY NEWS: Southern Junction adds no-line lunch access to Buffalo’s best BBQ
Southern Junction, one of Buffalo’s best restaurants, has dramatically...
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“We Didn’t Take Advantage Of A Couple Good Opportunities.” | Lindy Ruff | Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff spoke to the media after the 4-3 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals on October 24, 2026. He spoke about the m…
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“We Have To Play Better, That’s the Bottom Line.” | Rasmus Dahlin | Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin spoke to the media after the 4-3 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals on October 24, 2026. He spoke about th…
